used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Our expenses had been so enormous that we were anxious to make enough to recoup them, so it had been agreed that the first batch of bogus bills should not exceed the amount paid out since leaving Rio.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
a quantity of money
From this reading Our expenses had been so enormous that we were anxious to make enough to recoup them, so it had been agreed that the first batch of bogus bills should not exceed the amount paid out since leaving Rio.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHOWERS OF GOLD FALL--AND THEN?
eagerly desirous
From this reading Our expenses had been so enormous that we were anxious to make enough to recoup them, so it had been agreed that the first batch of bogus bills should not exceed the amount paid out since leaving Rio.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading On Wednesday, Noyes went to the bank and drew out all the money to my credit, except three hundred pounds.
batchnounUS /bætʃ/
all the loaves of bread baked at the same time
From this reading Our expenses had been so enormous that we were anxious to make enough to recoup them, so it had been agreed that the first batch of bogus bills should not exceed the amount paid out since leaving Rio.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Our expenses had been so enormous that we were anxious to make enough to recoup them, so it had been agreed that the first batch of bogus bills should not exceed the amount paid out since leaving Rio.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Our expenses had been so enormous that we were anxious to make enough to recoup them, so it had been agreed that the first batch of bogus bills should not exceed the amount paid out since leaving Rio.
bogusadjectiveUS /ˈboʊɡəs/
fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
From this reading Our expenses had been so enormous that we were anxious to make enough to recoup them, so it had been agreed that the first batch of bogus bills should not exceed the amount paid out since leaving Rio.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
condenseverbUS /kənˈdens/
undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
approval
From this reading On Wednesday, Noyes went to the bank and drew out all the money to my credit, except three hundred pounds.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
the act of departing
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading On Wednesday, Noyes went to the bank and drew out all the money to my credit, except three hundred pounds.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Our expenses had been so enormous that we were anxious to make enough to recoup them, so it had been agreed that the first batch of bogus bills should not exceed the amount paid out since leaving Rio.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Our expenses had been so enormous that we were anxious to make enough to recoup them, so it had been agreed that the first batch of bogus bills should not exceed the amount paid out since leaving Rio.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
exceedverbUS /ɪkˈsiːd/
be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading Our expenses had been so enormous that we were anxious to make enough to recoup them, so it had been agreed that the first batch of bogus bills should not exceed the amount paid out since leaving Rio.
apart from; not including
From this reading On Wednesday, Noyes went to the bank and drew out all the money to my credit, except three hundred pounds.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Our expenses had been so enormous that we were anxious to make enough to recoup them, so it had been agreed that the first batch of bogus bills should not exceed the amount paid out since leaving Rio.
explodedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊdəd/
showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading SHOWERS OF GOLD FALL--AND THEN?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Our expenses had been so enormous that we were anxious to make enough to recoup them, so it had been agreed that the first batch of bogus bills should not exceed the amount paid out since leaving Rio.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I left for Paris on Monday.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
coins made of gold
From this reading SHOWERS OF GOLD FALL--AND THEN?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Our expenses had been so enormous that we were anxious to make enough to recoup them, so it had been agreed that the first batch of bogus bills should not exceed the amount paid out since leaving Rio.
ten 10s
From this reading On Wednesday, Noyes went to the bank and drew out all the money to my credit, except three hundred pounds.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Our expenses had been so enormous that we were anxious to make enough to recoup them, so it had been agreed that the first batch of bogus bills should not exceed the amount paid out since leaving Rio.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
the act of departing
From this reading Our expenses had been so enormous that we were anxious to make enough to recoup them, so it had been agreed that the first batch of bogus bills should not exceed the amount paid out since leaving Rio.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I left for Paris on Monday.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
engage in
From this reading Our expenses had been so enormous that we were anxious to make enough to recoup them, so it had been agreed that the first batch of bogus bills should not exceed the amount paid out since leaving Rio.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading I left for Paris on Monday.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading On Wednesday, Noyes went to the bank and drew out all the money to my credit, except three hundred pounds.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Our expenses had been so enormous that we were anxious to make enough to recoup them, so it had been agreed that the first batch of bogus bills should not exceed the amount paid out since leaving Rio.
NoyesnounUS /nɔɪz/
English poet (1880-1958)
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHOWERS OF GOLD FALL--AND THEN?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I left for Paris on Monday.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Our expenses had been so enormous that we were anxious to make enough to recoup them, so it had been agreed that the first batch of bogus bills should not exceed the amount paid out since leaving Rio.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Our expenses had been so enormous that we were anxious to make enough to recoup them, so it had been agreed that the first batch of bogus bills should not exceed the amount paid out since leaving Rio.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading I left for Paris on Monday.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading On Wednesday, Noyes went to the bank and drew out all the money to my credit, except three hundred pounds.
recoupverbUS /rɪˈkuːp/
reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss
From this reading Our expenses had been so enormous that we were anxious to make enough to recoup them, so it had been agreed that the first batch of bogus bills should not exceed the amount paid out since leaving Rio.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading Our expenses had been so enormous that we were anxious to make enough to recoup them, so it had been agreed that the first batch of bogus bills should not exceed the amount paid out since leaving Rio.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Our expenses had been so enormous that we were anxious to make enough to recoup them, so it had been agreed that the first batch of bogus bills should not exceed the amount paid out since leaving Rio.
SHOWERSnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading SHOWERS OF GOLD FALL--AND THEN?
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Our expenses had been so enormous that we were anxious to make enough to recoup them, so it had been agreed that the first batch of bogus bills should not exceed the amount paid out since leaving Rio.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Our expenses had been so enormous that we were anxious to make enough to recoup them, so it had been agreed that the first batch of bogus bills should not exceed the amount paid out since leaving Rio.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our expenses had been so enormous that we were anxious to make enough to recoup them, so it had been agreed that the first batch of bogus bills should not exceed the amount paid out since leaving Rio.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Our expenses had been so enormous that we were anxious to make enough to recoup them, so it had been agreed that the first batch of bogus bills should not exceed the amount paid out since leaving Rio.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading SHOWERS OF GOLD FALL--AND THEN?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On Wednesday, Noyes went to the bank and drew out all the money to my credit, except three hundred pounds.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Our expenses had been so enormous that we were anxious to make enough to recoup them, so it had been agreed that the first batch of bogus bills should not exceed the amount paid out since leaving Rio.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading On Wednesday, Noyes went to the bank and drew out all the money to my credit, except three hundred pounds.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On Wednesday, Noyes went to the bank and drew out all the money to my credit, except three hundred pounds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our expenses had been so enormous that we were anxious to make enough to recoup them, so it had been agreed that the first batch of bogus bills should not exceed the amount paid out since leaving Rio.
at the time that
From this reading I shall try and condense into a single chapter the narrative of events in London from the time of my departure until the day, some months later, when our scheme exploded and all took to flight when Noyes was arrested.
